Grade 6 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 11
Grade 6 science practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Science Concepts and Evidence
Grade 6 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-CEVXC2-BKC9
What drives most surface weather?A. Movement of weathered material B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun D. Earth's rotation
What is a watershed?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. Energy from the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Earth's rotation
Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?A. Land that drains to a common body of water B. The lithosphere C. Earth's rotation D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Why do seasons occur?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Energy from the Sun C. The lithosphere D. Earth's rotation
What is erosion?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Earth's rotation C. Movement of weathered material D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What causes day and night?A. Earth's rotation B. Energy from the Sun C. Movement of weathered material D. Land that drains to a common body of water
What evidence records past climate?A. Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Land that drains to a common body of water D. Breaking rock into smaller pieces
What is weathering?A. Breaking rock into smaller pieces B. Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings C. Energy from the Sun D. Movement of weathered material
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 11
- What drives most surface weather?Energy from the Sun
- What is a watershed?Land that drains to a common body of water
- Which layer is broken into tectonic plates?The lithosphere
- Why do seasons occur?Earth's axial tilt as it orbits the Sun
- What is erosion?Movement of weathered material
- What causes day and night?Earth's rotation
- What evidence records past climate?Ice cores, sediments, fossils, or tree rings
- What is weathering?Breaking rock into smaller pieces
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.